Snake River Conspiracy is the brainchild of vocalist Tobey Torres and multi-instrumentalist/programmer Jason Slater (who was also a founding member of Third Eye Blind). SONIC JIHAD is combination of melody and fury, a musical marriage that at its heart combines Nine Inch Nails and Garbage.

"You and Your Friend" seems like a conventional love song on the surface--until the third member of the song's fantasy is revealed--while "Breed" gets its texture from splashes of acoustic instruments over a programmed rhythm track. Slater and Torres pay tribute to their favorite Star Trek hero on "Vulcan," complete with classic Star Trek sound effects, and a repeated lyric that makes a radio-friendly version unlikely; and "Somebody Hates You" makes use of a Marilyn Manson/Euro dance groove in its trashing of rock star wannabes. SRC also shows its affinity for covers, with a diabolical sounding version of the Cure's "Love Song," featuring a sinister octave-bouncing synth bass, and an edgy rendition of The Smiths' "How Soon is Now."